Monthly Archives: November 2012

LAND OF THE OSAGE

Posted on November 27, 2012 by admin

Postcard, 1950s We couldn’t fit this one into the book, but it is definitely an unusual image. While Harry Truman was born in Lamar, not terribly far from the stronghold of the Osage Indians, we haven’t seen any association of … Continue reading →

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FAIRFIELD (MISSOURI) COVERED BRIDGE

Posted on November 21, 2012 by admin

 Real photo postcard. Penciled on back: “Fairfield Mill in July 1910” There was a mill and a small manufacturing complex at the hamlet of Fairfield, Missouri on the Pomme de Terre River built, it is said, by Judge George Alexander. … Continue reading →

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FORT OSAGE MOVIE

Posted on November 13, 2012 by admin

Movie Lobby Card, 1952 Fort Osage, a 72 minute B movie from Monogram Studio,has Red Cameron guiding a wagon train through Indian Territory. The Osages are unhappy with the Anglo-Saxon immigrants because of the treating-violating proclivities of the white men. … Continue reading →

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BRIDGING THE OSAGE

Posted on November 7, 2012 by admin

 Hand colored postcard, circa 1910 Marais des Cygnes, variously creatively spelled, is the principal extension of the Osage River. Through Kansas it’s a more bridge-able stream, and was crossed in many places by iron truss bridges beginning in the 1870s. … Continue reading →

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